Early Career Environmental Scientist
About The Position
EA is seeking a motivated early-career Environmental Scientist or Engineer to join its environmental consulting team in Anchorage, Alaska. The role offers hands-on field and office experience supporting environmental investigations, remediation projects, compliance programs, natural resource work, and coastal resilience projects throughout Alaska and the Pacific Rim. The successful candidate will work with experienced scientists, engineers, and project managers on projects for federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial clients. Assignments may take place at remote locations, military installations, industrial facilities, and community infrastructure projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geology, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field.
- 0–3 years of relevant environmental experience.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Proficiency with standard business applications, including Microsoft and Adobe.
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
- Ability to perform fieldwork in varying weather and terrain conditions.
- Ability to pass background checks required for projects on military installations.
Nice To Haves
- Previous environmental consulting experience.
- Familiarity with Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations.
- OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification.
- Experience with groundwater monitoring, environmental sampling, environmental remediation or investigation, and environmental compliance.
- Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) projects.
- First Aid/CPR certification.
- AK-CESCL (Alaska Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead) certification.
Responsibilities
- Support environmental compliance work involving air quality, EPCRA, and water quality.
- Support environmental field investigations and site assessments.
- Collect soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, and air samples.
- Assist with environmental monitoring and compliance inspections.
- Support contaminated-site investigations and remediation projects.
- Perform data entry, quality assurance reviews, and environmental data management tasks.
- Prepare or support technical environmental reports, including work plans, monitoring reports, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP), Air Emissions Compliance Reports, and EPCRA documentation.
- Coordinate with program and project managers, subcontractors, laboratories, clients, and regulatory agencies.
- Support health and safety planning and implementation during field activities.
- Travel to project sites throughout Alaska and the Pacific.
Benefits
- 401(k) with Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
- Competitive salary.
- Low-deductible medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families.
- Generous paid-time-off policy.
- Paid volunteer time.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Professional development.
- Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
- Employee wellness program.
- Flexible schedules.
- Training and coaching to support ongoing development.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
